Science Role of Antarctica New Zealand Antarctica New Zealand's role in science is to establish themes and priorities for New Zealand Antarctic science; encourage and facilitate the implementation of science projects that deliver on them; and present the outcomes and benefits of and advocate for Antarctic science.
A strategy for New Zealand Science in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean published in 2004 establishes themes and priorities for New Zealand Antarctic science. These are addressed by the science events and projects that Antarctica New Zealand supports.
A science support bidding round is held annually for those wishing to undertake research in Antarctica.
Workshops have been facilitated by Antarctica New Zealand to advocate and disseminate science research in Antarctica and three postgraduate scholarships are awarded annually.
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